Golf - Thursday 13th February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - over the field.

Eclectic competition commences.

We had 15 starters

RESULTS:

SINGLE STABLEFORD - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER: Judy Verlander - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Susan Scobie - 38 points

NEAREST THE PIN 14TH HOLE:

0 to 32: Margaret Davidson

33 to 45 Second Shot: Bernadette Kirkman

BALLS WENT TO: 35 points

BALL COMPETITION:

Judy Verlander

Sue Scobie

Lesley Gregory

Golf - Wednesday 12th February 2014

The Golf Event of the day was a Men's Single Par + 2 Ball Team.

We had 175 starters with 7 visitors from Cronulla, Everglades, Kooindah Waters, Terrigal, Waratah, West Wyalong & Wyong.

RESULTS:

2 BALL TEAM RESULTS:

WINNERS:  Michael Brown & Leonard Sargant - Plus 12 on a countback

RUNNERS UP:  Keith Bourne & Richard Casey - Plus 12

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Keith Bourne - Plus 8

RUNNER UP:  Neil Hancock - Plus 6 on a countback

3RD:  Steve McGuckin - Plus 6 on a countback

SINGLE SCRATCH WINNER: Mitch Ballard - Square on a countback

NEAREST THE PIN 12TH HOLE:

A GRADE:  Col Matterson

B GRADE:  John Powell

C GRADE:  Derek Thompson

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH HOLE - OVER THE FIELD:

WINNER:  Graham Chee

BALLS WENT TO:  Plus 1 (neat)

DSR:  73

Golf - Tuesday 11th February 2014

We had some nice cloud cover to keep the heat down this morning and it was very pleasant playing golf.

My playing partners were Yvonne Cumming and Robin Incoll and we had some good highlights throughout the morning with some nice 3 pointers between us and a 4 pointer from Yvonne.

The Golf Event of the day was a Ladies Single Stableford - Start of Continuous Competition.

We had 63 starters.

RESULTS:

DIVISION 1 - 0 TO 22:

WINNER:  Chris Dekker - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Linda Rogers - 36 points

DIVISION 2 - 23 TO 32:

WINNER:  Lesley Gregory - 35 points

RUNNER UP:  Doon Jansen - 34 points

DIVISION 3 - 33 TO 45:

WINNER: Bernie Kirkman - 37 points

RUNNER UP:  Rhonda Austen - 32 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

8TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Anne Burgess

DIV 2:  Denise Bentlin

DIV 3:  Not won

14TH HOLE:

DIV 1:  Anne Burgess

DIV 2:  Denise Bentlin

DIV 3:  Bernie Kirkman

BALLS WENT TO:  32 points on a countback

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me:  Judy Verlander had a gobbler birdie on the 1st; Linda Rogers had a gobbler birdie on the 10th; Wendy Stapleton has a brand new grandson, Teo William Stapleton, born on 3rd February - Congratulations Wendy and Ray! ; Christine Drakeford celebrates her 60th birthday this week - Happy Birthday Christine!  I was last in today and did not have time to gather highlights before presentation.

It was good to know that we no longer have to report or keep track of our eclectic points this year.  It is all done automatically by the computer.  Technology can be wonderful when it works.
Post Edit:
When things sound too good to be true - they usually are:  a correction on the above advice - the Eclectics will be calculated for us for the first two weeks - thereafter we revert back to the old system of manual forms to be filled in by us and handed in with our score cards. 

F-Troop - Monday 10th February 2014

It was a great day for f-Troop work with a bit of cloud cover to keep the day pleasant for working.

We had 12 F-Troopers on duty and got some good tasks done. We had Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls, Martin Gallagher, Garry Trigg, Rob Benson, Peter Martin, Nigel Asken,  Di Beechey, Anne Burgess and Jan Martin.

The Tree gang of Duncan Dyer, Geoff Bridge, Trevor Harrison, Don Nicholls and Martin Gallagher removed dangerous branches from trees in the back parking area and front street, removed a dead tree from the back of the 14th and trimmed low branches from the tree at the 6th tee.

Rob Benson & Garry Trigg were on pick up duty and also trimmed the Lilly Pilly at the 6th Tee.

Peter Martin watered the Tibouchinas on the 2nd fairway and repaired taps and watering systems in the gardens.

Nigel Asken did some more good work pulling weeds out of the dam at the 13th.

Di Beechey cleaned up the car park and underneath the clubhouse, helped Rob & Garry trimming the Lilly Pilly at the 10th and watered the gardens.

Anne Burgess watered the gardens in the BBQ area and around the clubhouse as well as checking Camellia Way.

I gave the F-Troop cart and trailer a workout and it passed with flying colours.  At the 14th cleaning the Bush Toilets, watering,weeding and raking the gardens there, watered the bike garden on the 3rd and the jasmine at the 9th ladies tee, cleaned up the Ladies 3rd Tee, trimmed the Agapanthus at the garden at the 2nd Tee, removed some more grasses from the Front Street Garden, cleaned up at the 1st and 10th tee and the cleaned the water feature.

We had some giant muffins for morning tea which we all appreciated - Thanks Chef John!

YES! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Golf - Sunday 9th February 2014

We had a very hot day for golf but fortunately there was some breeze to keep the temperature down. Our playing partners were Doug and Robin Incoll and we had a lovely day on the village green with some good highlights - the best being the 11th where Doug got a 4 pointer and I got a gobbler putt in. 

The Golf Event of the day was a Single Stableford plus 2 Ball Team mixed Men and Ladies.

We had 66 starters with 7 visitors from Shelly Beach, Pacific Dunes, Terrigal and Tamworth.

RESULTS:

TEAM EVENT RESULTS:

MENS: Andrew Drane and Glen Giddings - 50 points

MIXED: Warren Gray and Mary Bromwich - 47 points

LADIES: Annie Brink and Lauren Matterson - 45 points

MEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:,

WINNER: Andrew Drane - 45 points

RUNNER UP: Kevin O'Brien - 39 points

WOMEN'S SINGLES RESULTS:

WINNER: Mary Bromwich - 39 points

RUNNER UP: Chris Dekker - 38 points

NEAREST THE PINS:

MEN'S 12TH HOLE: To be advised

LADIES 8TH HOLE: Terry Kay 

BALLS WENT TO:

MEN: 37 points (neat)

LADIES: 34 points (neat)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY as reported to me: Mary Bromwich played with three gentlemen who were very supportive - Mary had no wipes and some good pars; Warren Gray had a nice 3/4 birdie at the 16th; Brent Frewin had three birdies on the back 9; Brent Frewin and John Hazzard had 3 pointers for 8 holes in a row; Col Materson had birdies at the 2nd and the 10th; Neville Walker was an improved player; Kevin O'Brien played a nice steady game for his 39 points and accidentally left the flag out after finishing at the 6th; Joyce Bosley had a par on the 8th; Elly Van Den Burg had a par on the 12th; Dick Bosley beat Jan Van Den Burg on a countback; Doug Incoll had 4/4 on the 11th; Robin Incoll played the 13th very well scoring a good 3 pointer; Peter Martin played steady golf; my highlight was getting a gobbler at the 11th and the girls taking the boys to the 18th in a battle for the Keno ticket which ended square.

RESULTS OF THE A GRADE PENNANTS PLAYED AT GOSFORD TODAY:

GOSFORD DEFEATED MORISSET 4 to 31/2.

NEXT WEEK GOSFORD HAS A BYE AND NO DOUBT CAPTAIN ZORRO WILL HAVE THE TEAM WELL PRACTICED AND READY FOR BATTLE THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

RUGBY LEAGUE FANS:  Be on the look out for Alex Johnston playing for Souths this week. Alex is the grandson of John and Julie Hazzard. Alex was chosen in the A Grade side this week and trains regularly with South Sydney and is an upcoming star.

Presentation Night 2014

Presentation Night 2014

We had a very successful Presentation Night this year made all the better for the number of Members who attended to cheer on the winners for the 2013 golf year.

The dinner was free for playing Members and a modest charge for non-members.  The meal was enjoyed by all with some good feed back as to the good quality of the meal.  

Malcolm Johnston was the Guest Speaker and was very well received by the Members and guests - keeping us laughing at his tales (true or figments of his imagination).  Malcolm is a great personality and said that he enjoyed his round of golf at Gosford.  

Malcolm also donated a photo of Kingston Town to be auctioned to raise money for our course.  The successful bidder was John Colthart - Congratulations John and thank you for your support.

The Presentation and dinner was followed by dancing and I understand there were some who made a late night of it and others that made a very long night of it.  

RESULTS:

LADIES:

LADIES VETERANS CHAMPIONS:

DIV 1:  Helen Potter

DIV 2: Jan Fitzgerald

DIV 3: Carol Farrell

LADIES 4BBB KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONSHIP:

WINNERS: Helen Potter and Wendy Stapleton

LADIES SINGLES KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONS:

DIV 1:  Kay Baillie

DIV 2:  Rae Brown

LADIES FOURSOMES CHAMPIONS:

DIV 1: Lyn Bates and Michelle Toth

DIV 2:  Narelle Medcalf and Margaret Maclachlan

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONS:

DIV 1 AND CLUB CHAMPION: Michelle Toth

DIV 2 CHAMPION: Jan Fitzgerald

DIV 3 CHAMPION : Carol Farrell

MENS:

CLUB MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP:

A GRADE:  Glen Giddings

B GRADE:  Tony Callaghan

C GRADE:  Victor Hocking

MIXED FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP:

WINNERS:  Daniel Bosley and Michelle Toth

CLUB FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP:

WINNERS:  Daniel Bosley and Dan Snelson

MEDAL OF MEDALS:

WINNER:  Wayne Sneade

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP:

A GRADE AND CLUB CHAMPION: Dan Snelson

A RESERVE CHAMPION: Curtis Larnach

B GRADE CHAMPION:  Sam Knox

C GRADE CHAMPION: Chris McClymont

SENIOR CHAMPION:  Col Matterson

JUNIOR CHAMPION:  Curtis Larnach

Many thanks to all the Members who supported this night.  We hope you all come again next year to congratulate our winners and enjoy a good social night out. 

My apologies for the lateness of this report.  My computer problems have been resolved and I have managed to find enough hours in the day to process all the information that I have fallen behind with.

GOOD LUCK FOR THE 2014 competition year and just maybe our names will be somewhere in the Presentation results next year.